Climate and Sustainability News

Durham TREES: turning land into legacy through tree planting

Below is a summary of a newsletter article that originally appeared in the CLOCA Newsletter

Tree planting and sustainability initiatives in the Region

Durham Region is working in partnership with all five Conservation Authorities that service the Region to support tree planting and sustainability through programs like Durham TREES and SNAP (Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program). These initiatives help landowners and communities enhance natural spaces, promote biodiversity, and contribute to...

Celebrate May with waste reduction: how we can make a difference by acting on litter together

The Region of Durham is focusing on ways to keep our communities clean and green. The Region is proud to join in observing Ontario’s Provincial Day of Action on Litter Day on May 13. This occasion highlights the impact of litter on our environment and the role we all play in keeping our communities clean. Residents are encouraged to participate in local cleanup efforts, properly dispose of recycling and waste, as well as help spread awareness on litter prevention. Together, small actions can lead to big...

Backyard composting for a greener Durham: celebrating International Compost Awareness Week

The Region of Durham is committed to promoting a cleaner and greener future for our communities. From May 4 to May 10,the Region proudly joins the global celebration of International Compost Awareness Week; it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase the incredible benefits of backyard composting! From reducing organic waste to enriching soil health, this annual event reminds us that small, sustainable actions can lead to big impacts. Let’s embrace composting as a simple yet powerful step toward responsible waste...

New Report: Climate Change and Solar Ultraviolet Radiation in Durham

Durham Region Health Department has released a new report, Assessing the Impact of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth. As part of the series Climate Change and Health in Durham Region, this vulnerability assessment explores current and future local health impacts of solar ultraviolet radiation. 

We hope you will read and share this report to help our communities to learn, prepare for and act against climate change.

Are you Weather-Ready, Durham Region? Tell us!

Durham Region is considering expanding its Durham Greener Homes program to help residents reduce the impact of severe weather on their home or property. This can include reducing the impact of basement flooding, wind damage, and heat stress. We are looking for input from residents who own or rent their home to help design the program. 

The Durham Greener Homes Weather-Ready survey is part of a broader engagement strategy with local area municipalities, residents, community groups and industry,...